Tag: Tinubu

Tinubu presents ₦58.18trn 2026 budget

  President Bola Tinubu on Friday presented the ₦58.18 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint sitting of the National Assembly, outlining plans for stronger security measures, tighter fiscal discipline and sustained economic reforms. During the budget presentation, the President declared that all armed groups operating outside the authority of[Read More…]

Tinubu nominates Christopher Musa new Defence minister ‎

President Bola Tinubu has nominated retired Gen. Christopher Musa as the new Minister of Defence. ‎ ‎A letter conveying the nomination was sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday for confirmation. ‎ ‎Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced the development in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. The[Read More…]

Tinubu directs expedited rollout of free healthcare for low-income retirees, implementation of pension increase 

  President Bola Tinubu has directed the expedited rollout of the free healthcare access initiative for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), describing it as a critical component of social protection and dignity in retirement.   He also called for the prompt implementation of long-overdue pension increases and[Read More…]

Tinubu extends Adeniyi’s tenure as Customs CG

  ‎ ‎President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension for the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, whose tenure was due to expire August 31. ‎Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced the extension on Thursday in Abuja.‎ ‎According to the statement, the extension will enable Adeniyi to[Read More…]